Post-op cellulitis after laparoscopy and feeling anxious about recovery

[Defrostedmariahcarey]

Last Monday, I had a laparoscopy for removal of endometriosis and some adhesions and polyps.
saturday the umbilical wound was red and swollen and my CRP was raised.
monday it continued to look red and swollen. I had a high temp; low bp, fast heart and was initiated on the sepsis pathway. I had things like blood cultures done. I was meant to be given the antibiotics at 1pm. I got them at 5pm and 10pm after crying and begging to the nurses I was scared. The delay was caused by the drs prescribing apparently
i stayed hospital for 4 days during which time my blood markers went up, then started to reduce

an ultrasound scan confirmed a collection behind my umbilicus and the skin appears red like I have cellulitis

they were happy to send me home on oral antibiotics but my anxiety is insane. I can’t stop looking at the area of redness and wondering if it’s swelling or more red. I understand cellulitis can take weeks to go down? I have not had any temperatures and I do feel better in myself.

Please could I just have some reassurance. It’s been the week from hell 😭

Has anyone had cellulitis or post op cellulitis please 😢

I've had cellulitis many times in my ankle, as I have some lymphoedema present. The last time was NYE, I was very unwell with high heart rate/blood pressure and high temp. I had intravenous antibiotics and after a few hours I was allowed to go home with oral antibiotics. I was unwell for a few days then recovered. It is scary but the key is early treatment and I have always responded to antibiotics. Take care of yourself.

I had cellulitis not post op. It was horrible painful and I had a fever. but it responded well to anbiotics which were all oral. The area of skin remained discoloured for some time.

They said to draw around it and if it got bigger come back but that might be hard on an umbilical thing.

I recently had a laparoscopy and had 72 hours iv of 2 antibiotics after in, followed by 7 days oral antibiotics for an infection.

I think it does make you anxious as its a scary experience. Do you have anyone at home?

Just focus on how you feel (which is a bit better) and keep an eye on your temp.

It sounds like the antibiotics are working.